Posted: 22:30, July 4, 2022 | Updated: 22:38, July 4, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo has been granted compassionate leave by Manchester United as his future at Old Trafford hangs in the balance. Ronaldo did not appear in training on Monday for “family reasons” accepted by the club and remains in Lisbon. Sources said the circumstances surrounding Ronaldo’s absence mean United do not know when the 37-year-old will return, or even if he will tour Thailand and Australia with the rest of the squad on Friday. Cristiano Ronaldo granted compassionate leave with Manchester United future uncertain United unsure if Ronaldo will travel with Erik ten Hag’s squad for their tour Ronaldo given compassionate leave by United for ‘family reasons’ United insist Ronaldo is not for sale, but Chelsea and Napoli have expressed an interest with his agent Jorge Mendes following discussions. New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is understood to be considering a bid as he looks for a replacement for £97.5m Romelu Lukaku, although manager Thomas Tuchel is believed to have reservations about Ronaldo. There was some better news for United on Monday after it was revealed that former Tottenham and Inter Milan star Christian Eriksen has agreed to join the club as a free agent on a three-year deal. United hope to sign Eriksen and Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia for £12.9m before he goes on tour, and will continue to hold talks with Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong and Ajax’s Argentina centre-back Lisandro Martinez. New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is considering signing Ronaldo this summer
